Creativity and Innovation

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Creativity isn’t the sole domain of gifted artists, but in fact a learnable skill  that can be applied not just in creating innovative products and services, but to every aspect of work processes and communications.

By applying creativity to the tasks and challenges you face at work, you will begin to experience breakthroughs you never thought possible.

You will feel confident that you  really are on the creative edge and able to consider different sides of an issue while anticipating a broader range of possibilities. 

In this training you will discover how to build and expand your creative and innovation abilities and those of your team.

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• Building a company culture that promotes innovation & creativity
• Understanding and utilizing the immense capacities of our brains create new ways of thinking, doing and being
• Mastering creative ways to present your ideas confidently
• Balancing logic and intuition to make more effective decisions
• Overcoming creative blocks and challenge existing approaches to workplace issues
• Develop flexible, creative and well-motivated teams

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Innovation : Igniting the Creative Spark

• Big Picture Thinking – What are we trying to create?
• The Big 5 P’s of Creativity – Philosophy, Place, People, Process and Product
• Vision Boards – Harnessing the Power of Intention
• Tapping into and Motivating Talent
• Empowering Individual and Team Creativity
• Harnessing the Power of Conflict and Differences

The Creative Brain – Exploring Ways of Thinking 

• What is Creativity? What is Innovation?
• Creativity and Self-Perception
• Measuring Creativity
• Divergent vs. Convergence Thinking
• Lateral Thinking
• Left and Right Brain Roles in the Innovation and Creativity Process
• Ways to Boost Your Creativity

Creativity and Problem Solving Processes 

• An Overview of Different Problem Solving Processes
• Methods of Analysis
• How to Become a Creative Genius
• Overcoming Creative Blocks
• Mind Mapping – The Swiss Army Knife of the Brain
• The Six Hat Approach
• A Toolbox of Creative Thinking Methodologies

Critical Thinking – Evaluating and Presenting Ideas 

• Insight and Intuition – Trusting your Gut
• Logical and Intuitive Decision Making
• Is this Practical? – A Checklist for Feasibility
• Presenting Ideas through Metaphor and Analogy
• The Power of Story Telling
• The Power of Visuals in Presenting your Ideas
• Overcoming Resistance to Change

Creativity and Innovation

• Using Technology to Enhance Creativity
• Spotting Trends and Setting Trends
• Developing a Creative Working Environment
• Develop a Culture of Creativity and Innovation
• Learning from Successful Companies
• Advice from the Best Creative Minds